VIZIENT, INC. for VIZIENT INC
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Shortage of Prescription Drugs - monitored legislative language in FDA user fee legislation that would combat shortages of prescription drugs. Supported inclusion of such language in final legislation. Unique Device Identification - advocated for inclusion of legislative language in FDA user fee legislation that would require the FDA to issue regulations to implement a national unique device identification system by the end of 2012. Hospital Group Purchasing - Engaged in education and outreach efforts to highlight the import role that hospital GPOs play in the health care marketplace. Tracked issues related to implementation of transparency efforts and assessment of the medical device tax included in the Affordable Care Act. 340 B (of the Public Health Services Act) Drug Discount Program - tracked Congressional investigation related to the 340B drug discount program. Monitored legislative efforts (H.R.2674) to make changes to the program. Engaged in outreach efforts to demonstrate innovative initiatives being offered by VHA to improve hospital clinical performance.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
| STEVEN RIXEN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax reform - advocated for the preservation of key laws related to tax-exempt hospitals in preparation for comprehensive tax reform. Urged flexibility from the IRS in the implementation of new requirements for tax-exempt hospitals under the Affordable Care Act. Advocated for additional guidance from the IRS for hospitals in preparing a community health needs assessment. Preparation and outreach efforts in relation to tax reform committee hearing.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
| STEVEN RIXEN | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicaid Provider Assessments - Advocated against making changes to state Medicaid provider assessments in legislation to avoid increases in student loan interest rates. Medicare Physician Reimbursement - tracked proposals to replace the sustainable growth rate formula for Medicare physician reimbursement.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
| STEVEN RIXEN | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.